James Madison - "Every word (of the Constitution) decides a question between power and liberty."
Full Name:
James Madison
Born:
March 16, 1751
Death:
June 28, 1836
Years in Office/
Number of Terms:
1809-1817
2 Terms
Politcal Party:
Democratic-Republican
Vice President:
Term 1: George Clinton
Term 2: Elbridge Gerry
Overall Rating:
James Madison was claimed to inherit the country in a crisis. With the best understanding I have of the situation of America at the time, I would give Madison and his administration a B. The treasury secretary mentioned a quote about Madison's ability, "he is slow in taking his ground, but firm when the storm rises." This quote is the reason behind this grade when his presidency is look at. Some major events in his Presidency included the Non Intercourse Act, the War of 1812, Treaty of Ghent, the Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, and the second bank of United States Charted.
The Non Intercourse Act remained powerful for a year (1809-1810). This act was settling the dispute over the French and British taking over the American ships. This Act also stopped Britain and France with imports and exports. This deal was not good for America because the economy suffered. The war of 1812 lasted over two years, and is sometimes nicknamed the Mr. Madison War and is the most forgotten war in American history. This war was triggered because of Britain by the war hawks like Henry Clay and John C Calhoun. The Americans had to start fearing the English-armed Native Americans. This lead into The Battle of Tippecanoe and General named William Henry Harrison who split the Shawnee brothers (a large group of Native Americans) into two groups the Tecumseh and the Prophet. This war removed the Native American battle fears. America was in bad shape because of the Embargo act and Americas military standing. In 1814, Napoleon was under British command and fighting Fort Mc Henry and the battle of New Orleans declared the Americans victorious. The battle of New Orleans was another battle between the British and the Americans for control. The land was filled with French, Spanish, African, Anglo, and the Creole people who were into the growth of their economy and wanted to live life peacefully. Andrew Jackson was sent down to New Orleans as a Major General and won the battle for America. The Treaty of Ghent was an agreement between America and Britain because the British wanted America to be isolated by using a blockage, as one method of annoying America. In addition, the British took control of the sailing American ships; using the sailors and crew to help after in wars for Britain, which was called impressed. In the end, this treaty declared that Britain had access to the Northwest Territory and both Americans and Britain would have to try to end slavery and trade would be maintained again. However, both nations were not happy and still would not be until after Andrew Jackson's presidency. The Hartford Convention was a group of Federalists Party, who were opposed by the Embargo Act and War of 1812. The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent weakened the Federalist’s influence. Second bank of United States was needed in case of another was and because the first bank was nearly falling it was their only choice. The bank was founded in 1816, and built in 1818, and closed later on. In the end, James Madison stuck to his treasury secretary's quote and maintained a decent status for himself. Today, most people know him as the fourth president, he will never be forgotten for his efforts.
Number of Terms:
2 Terms
Term 2: Elbridge Gerry
Overall Rating:
James Madison was claimed to inherit the country in a crisis. With the best understanding I have of the situation of America at the time, I would give Madison and his administration a B. The treasury secretary mentioned a quote about Madison's ability, "he is slow in taking his ground, but firm when the storm rises." This quote is the reason behind this grade when his presidency is look at. Some major events in his Presidency included the Non Intercourse Act, the War of 1812, Treaty of Ghent, the Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, and the second bank of United States Charted.
The Non Intercourse Act remained powerful for a year (1809-1810). This act was settling the dispute over the French and British taking over the American ships. This Act also stopped Britain and France with imports and exports. This deal was not good for America because the economy suffered.
The war of 1812 lasted over two years, and is sometimes nicknamed the Mr. Madison War and is the most forgotten war in American history. This war was triggered because of Britain by the war hawks like Henry Clay and John C Calhoun. The Americans had to start fearing the English-armed Native Americans. This lead into The Battle of Tippecanoe and General named William Henry Harrison who split the Shawnee brothers (a large group of Native Americans) into two groups the Tecumseh and the Prophet. This war removed the Native American battle fears. America was in bad shape because of the Embargo act and Americas military standing. In 1814, Napoleon was under British command and fighting Fort Mc Henry and the battle of New Orleans declared the Americans victorious.
The battle of New Orleans was another battle between the British and the Americans for control. The land was filled with French, Spanish, African, Anglo, and the Creole people who were into the growth of their economy and wanted to live life peacefully. Andrew Jackson was sent down to New Orleans as a Major General and won the battle for America.
The Treaty of Ghent was an agreement between America and Britain because the British wanted America to be isolated by using a blockage, as one method of annoying America. In addition, the British took control of the sailing American ships; using the sailors and crew to help after in wars for Britain, which was called impressed. In the end, this treaty declared that Britain had access to the Northwest Territory and both Americans and Britain would have to try to end slavery and trade would be maintained again. However, both nations were not happy and still would not be until after Andrew Jackson's presidency.
The Hartford Convention was a group of Federalists Party, who were opposed by the Embargo Act and War of 1812. The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent weakened the Federalist’s influence.
Second bank of United States was needed in case of another was and because the first bank was nearly falling it was their only choice. The bank was founded in 1816, and built in 1818, and closed later on. In the end, James Madison stuck to his treasury secretary's quote and maintained a decent status for himself. Today, most people know him as the fourth president, he will never be forgotten for his efforts.
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